Club news (Nov. 22, 2015)The Hoe and Hope Garden Club met on Oct. 28, at the home of club presidents Ann Davis. The club spoke about the hackberry tree that they planted in Washburn park. An appreciation letter from Dwight Elementary teacher Shanna Couser for the gift of the book, “The Frightened Frog” was shared with the group. This was a gift from Ann Davis and Hoe and Hope. Another copy of the book was donated to the public library. Members participated in a flower...

Bridge results (Nov. 22, 2015)Monday Duplicate Bridge met on November 16, 2015. The first place North/South winners were Trilby Maul and Randy Reehm. The second place North/South winners were Lynn Hardin and Ferne Anderson. The first place East/West winners were Kathy Bowden and Bill Barton. The second place East/West winners were Vernon Collins and Carole Barton. The next game will be at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 30, at the Russellville Senior Center. Anyone needing a partner, c...

Pardue graduates basic trainingU.S. Air Force Airman Jessica A. Pardue graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Pardue, a 2015 graduate of Russellville High School, is the daughter of Raymond and Tina Pardue and granddaughter of E...

Births (Nov. 22, 2015)• Young Chelsie Young of Russellville welcomed her daughter, Tatum Rae Young, on Nov. 10, 2015. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Kathy Young of Conway and Bobby Young of Dardanelle. • McCoy Jennifer and Matt McCoy of Russellville welcomed their daughter, Addison Grace McCoy, on Nov. 10, 2015. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20½ inches long. Her grandparents are Mike and Cue McCoy of Russellvil...

Mannion — PuckettAlexandria Mannion and Andrew Puckett were married in Garland, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at the home of Sam and Peggy Tinsley, aunt of the groom. Alexandria is the daughter of Jennifer Carns of Pea Ridge, Ark. She is the granddaughter of Judy Rose-Wheeler of Tulsa, Okla.. Andrew is the son of Rebecca Price Puckett of Dallas and Lee Puckett of Russellville. He is the grandson of George and Joan Puckett of Southern Pines, N.C. Alexandria...

Cupstacking DayCenter Valley Elementary School recently held its annual Cupstacking Day. The whole school went into the gym at various times throughout the day and stacked cups for 30 minutes to help Speed Stacks reach another Guinness World Record and number of stackers who stack in a 24-hour period.

Thompson created enduring landmarksEven in adversity, great minds cannot be suppressed. Charles Thompson, an architect from the early 1900s, was an example of such a man. Thompson rose from a childhood of deep tragedy to becoming one of the most celebrated architectural minds in the state, creating enduring landmarks in communities across Arkansas. Thompson was born in eastern Illinois in 1868, one of six children. In 1883, just after he turned fourteen, both parents died sudde...

Russellville native crowned Miss UCA 2016Ashton Purtle, 19, a sophomore Biology/Pre-Med major from Russellville, was crowned Miss University of Central Arkansas 2016 on Nov. 6, before a crowd of more than 650 people in Reynolds Performance Hall. Purtle performed a lyrical dance for her talent. In addition to being crowned Miss UCA, Purtle also won the Alpha Swimsuit Award, Alpha Talent Award, Bear Spirit Award, People’s Choice Award and Best Dance Performance Award for a total of $6,...

Local veterans recognizedIn observance of the recent Veterans Day, the Pope County Senior Wellness and Activity Center hosted a ceremony recognizing Vietnam and other military personnel who served their country. Special recognition was given to World War II veterans: Harvey Young, retired superintended of schools and a World War II veteran presented special caps to Pauline Cathcart, John Anderson and Scrappy Smith. Not pictured: veteran Ray Griffin.

Purple Circle Club inducts Alyssa TaylorAlyssa Taylor of Dover was inducted into the Arkansas Purple Circle Club in Little Rock on Oct. 24. Taylor had the Grand Champion Nubian Senior Doe at the Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Show. Rodney Baker, Arkansas Farm Bureau executive vice president, presented the award. The club is an awards program recognizing junior livestock exhibitors who earned championship honors at the Arkansas State Fair. It is sponsored by Arkansas Farm Bureau. ...

Community photo: Veterans Memorial Park updateRussellville Lion Bill Eaton gave fellow Lions an update on the Veterans Memorial Park now under construction at the east end of Bona Dea Trail Park. A coalition of veterans groups are behind the effort to create a central location to honor and acknowledge sacrifices made by our area veterans, to bring together three existing memorials scattered about the city and provide a gathering place for activities related to veterans and patriotic progr...

#Band4ACureNovember is Diabetes Awareness month with the awareness color being blue. Nicholas Carter and Hannah Vines, along with several other RJHS students, live with Type 1 Diabetes every day. The students wanted to help promote awareness as well as support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The RJHS student council and RJHS cheerleaders sold blue armbands and headbands throuhgout this week at school during lunch to promote the cause. A...

Bashaw returning to classroomDr. Ed Bashaw, dean of the Arkansas Tech University College of Business, has announced his intention to step down from his administrative duties and return to full-time teaching as of July 1, 2016. Bashaw joined the Arkansas Tech faculty as dean and professor of marketing in summer 2010. “Arkansas Tech expresses its appreciation to Dr. Bashaw for the advancements that the College of Business has made under his leadership,” said Dr. AJ Anglin, ...

Angel Tree and Red Kettle kickoffA kickoff event for this year’s Salvation Army Angel Tree and Red Kettle Campaign took place Thursday at Arvest Bank in Russellville. The bank made the first donation of $1,000 in one of the recognizable red kettles that will be placed throughout town beginning Saturday. Bank employees also chose the first Angel from trees that will be located at all the Arvest Bank branches, Walmart Supercenter Vision Center and Big Country Tattoos. Volunteer...

Masonic Vets Honor WallLocal Masons plan to construct a wall to honor master mason veterans. Pottsville Masonic Lodge 333 is a local nonprofit, charity organization that raises money to help people in need. Money raised by the Lodge can be put toward a number of causes, but it is always used for the good of the community. “It (money) could go to a girls club or a boys club or a youth organization,” lodge member Kevin Bonds said. “It could go towards helping out a lo...

Community photo: State Resolutions CommitteeTom Jones of Pottsville was among the 73 Farm Bureau leaders participating in the State Resolutions Committee meeting Nov. 4-5 at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock. The committee refined and consolidated policy proposals into a set of formal recommendations to be considered by voting delegates during the business session of the Arkansas Farm Bureau State Convention, Dec. 2-4 at the Marriott Hotel in Little Rock.